Andrew Stone
@andystone1975.bsky.social
A day out is not complete without a pint & graveyard
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Spain has too rosy a view of Franco’s regime. Let’s remind ourselves of its horrors | Giles Tremlett
Spain has too rosy a view of Franco’s regime. Let’s remind ourselves of its horrors | Giles Tremlett
Little is taught about the murderous, incompetent dictatorship – and now almost one in five young people say Franco was good for the country, says historian Giles Tremlett
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Spain has too rosy a view of Franco’s regime. Let’s remind ourselves of its horrors | Giles Tremlett
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‘Dangerous nostalgia’: did Spain’s ‘pact of forgetting’ after Franco leave new generation open to far right?
‘Dangerous nostalgia’: did Spain’s ‘pact of forgetting’ after Franco leave new generation open to far right?
Events to mark the 50th anniversary of dictator’s death are intended to remind Spaniards, particularly the young, of the dangers of fascism
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
‘Dangerous nostalgia’: did Spain’s ‘pact of forgetting’ after Franco leave new generation open to far right?
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‘Demonic’ Wind in the Willows jumper banned from Westminster Abbey
‘Demonic’ Wind in the Willows jumper banned from Westminster Abbey
Woman told to remove or cover up garment featuring 1908 illustration of Pan lest it offend worshippers
The Wind in the Willows is one of the most beloved books of British children’s literature, but while most people think of the jolly adventures of Toad, Mole and Rat, Kenneth Grahame’s 1908 story has a darker side.
And it was a step too far for the Beadle security guards at Westminster Abbey, who told a visitor wearing a sweatshirt with an illustration from the book that she had to take it off because it was “an image of the devil”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
‘Demonic’ Wind in the Willows jumper banned from Westminster Abbey
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Got these new trainers today but I can't get it out of my head that they look like fuckin DC Tosh Lines from The Bill
November 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Got these new trainers today but I can't get it out of my head that they look like fuckin DC Tosh Lines from The Bill
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RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
These guys are an absolute joy to listen to
Industrial amounts of twaddle; we had to make this a two-parter...
November 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
These guys are an absolute joy to listen to
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Tony Adams sets the style.
October 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Tony Adams sets the style.
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Love this picture of Batman with a tablet like he’s about to tell you there’s a 50 minute wait for a table but he can seat you at the bar
October 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Love this picture of Batman with a tablet like he’s about to tell you there’s a 50 minute wait for a table but he can seat you at the bar
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Updating my LEGO White House
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Updating my LEGO White House
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You are off school and Peter Wyngarde and Bill Nighy are facing each other down in Crown Court.
They used to put this stuff on at lunchtime!
They used to put this stuff on at lunchtime!
October 20, 2025 at 11:38 PM
You are off school and Peter Wyngarde and Bill Nighy are facing each other down in Crown Court.
They used to put this stuff on at lunchtime!
They used to put this stuff on at lunchtime!
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We’re getting worse at staying on topic, but I think the podcast’s all the better for it.
Search for the new episode wherever you get your podcasts – just look for ‘Dark Darzet’
Search for the new episode wherever you get your podcasts – just look for ‘Dark Darzet’
October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We’re getting worse at staying on topic, but I think the podcast’s all the better for it.
Search for the new episode wherever you get your podcasts – just look for ‘Dark Darzet’
Search for the new episode wherever you get your podcasts – just look for ‘Dark Darzet’
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Out today! Our Halloween offering for this year. As played by @gidcoe.bsky.social on BBC Radio 6Music this week.
Only available from Bandcamp (link below).
gaslighttroubadours.bandcamp.com/track/the-to...
Only available from Bandcamp (link below).
gaslighttroubadours.bandcamp.com/track/the-to...
The Tomorrow People (Gaslight Troubadours Never Alone Mix), by The Gaslight Troubadours
track by The Gaslight Troubadours
gaslighttroubadours.bandcamp.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Out today! Our Halloween offering for this year. As played by @gidcoe.bsky.social on BBC Radio 6Music this week.
Only available from Bandcamp (link below).
gaslighttroubadours.bandcamp.com/track/the-to...
Only available from Bandcamp (link below).
gaslighttroubadours.bandcamp.com/track/the-to...
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After a long hiatus, Dark Darzet have dropped a new podcast episode. Join Ross, David, and Henry at Old Harry Rocks to hear tales of pirates, the devil, and shipwrecks.
bit.ly/3WdILOi
bit.ly/3WdILOi
October 17, 2025 at 5:46 AM
After a long hiatus, Dark Darzet have dropped a new podcast episode. Join Ross, David, and Henry at Old Harry Rocks to hear tales of pirates, the devil, and shipwrecks.
bit.ly/3WdILOi
bit.ly/3WdILOi
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It helps to be able to spell the country you say only you are competent enough to run.
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It helps to be able to spell the country you say only you are competent enough to run.
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To show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community I'd like to buy 3 people a book from this year's Polari Prize original longlisting, as below.
A gift from me to thee.
See below.
A gift from me to thee.
See below.
Here's more #buyastrangerabook day magic for you.
@benjaminmyers76.bsky.social is offering to buy THREE people one of these nine books that were originally longlisted for the Polari Prize.
I've added titles etc in ALT.
If you'd like one, let us know!
UK only.
@benjaminmyers76.bsky.social is offering to buy THREE people one of these nine books that were originally longlisted for the Polari Prize.
I've added titles etc in ALT.
If you'd like one, let us know!
UK only.
September 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
To show solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community I'd like to buy 3 people a book from this year's Polari Prize original longlisting, as below.
A gift from me to thee.
See below.
A gift from me to thee.
See below.
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Here's more #buyastrangerabook day magic for you.
@benjaminmyers76.bsky.social is offering to buy THREE people one of these nine books that were originally longlisted for the Polari Prize.
I've added titles etc in ALT.
If you'd like one, let us know!
UK only.
@benjaminmyers76.bsky.social is offering to buy THREE people one of these nine books that were originally longlisted for the Polari Prize.
I've added titles etc in ALT.
If you'd like one, let us know!
UK only.
September 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Here's more #buyastrangerabook day magic for you.
@benjaminmyers76.bsky.social is offering to buy THREE people one of these nine books that were originally longlisted for the Polari Prize.
I've added titles etc in ALT.
If you'd like one, let us know!
UK only.
@benjaminmyers76.bsky.social is offering to buy THREE people one of these nine books that were originally longlisted for the Polari Prize.
I've added titles etc in ALT.
If you'd like one, let us know!
UK only.
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Fascinating long read on Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos "Vangelis" Marinakis, a load of murders and tonnes of smack… which is what happened to Nottingham Forest courtesy of the MIGHTY HAMMERS ⚒️⚒️⚒️
newrepublic.com/article/1592...
newrepublic.com/article/1592...
The Vampire Ship
How the seizure of Europe's largest heroin shipment created bloody fallout throughout the world—and sparked still-raging political corruption scandals in Turkey, Greece, and the Middle East
newrepublic.com
August 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Fascinating long read on Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos "Vangelis" Marinakis, a load of murders and tonnes of smack… which is what happened to Nottingham Forest courtesy of the MIGHTY HAMMERS ⚒️⚒️⚒️
newrepublic.com/article/1592...
newrepublic.com/article/1592...
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Happy birthday to Hugh Cornwell. Here are The Stranglers performing Duchess live in 1982
August 28, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Happy birthday to Hugh Cornwell. Here are The Stranglers performing Duchess live in 1982
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BBC4 are showing the Michael Caine Acting in Film masterclass
August 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
BBC4 are showing the Michael Caine Acting in Film masterclass
@marcrileydj.bsky.social you mentioned you had not seen this disturbing piece of film before on the wireless. Here you go youtu.be/r0wDjWOnHcY?...
British Porks got the lot 1984
YouTube video by advertarchive
youtu.be
August 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
@marcrileydj.bsky.social you mentioned you had not seen this disturbing piece of film before on the wireless. Here you go youtu.be/r0wDjWOnHcY?...
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Can't recommend this little book enough. It's quite hard to get hold of and has never been reprinted since it's publication in 1968. 🖤
@shirepublications.bsky.social
@shirepublications.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Can't recommend this little book enough. It's quite hard to get hold of and has never been reprinted since it's publication in 1968. 🖤
@shirepublications.bsky.social
@shirepublications.bsky.social